as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of proclaims
The interior proclaims the beauty of efficient bureaucracy.
—
Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
What better way to express your love for someone than in front of a giant statue that proclaims the word?
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
With two Oscars, two BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, the Venice Volci Cup, and even a Kid's Choice Award to her name, Stone isn't exactly in need of a typical actor's website that proclaims her greatness and announces her availability for more work.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
The state proclaims how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In the opening lines, the king proclaims his title and references some of his religious works before transitioning to the main topic.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
How bizarre, though, to hold entertainment, one of the handful of things that make this planet bearable, in such low esteem, like an opera house that proclaims its commitment to justice but forgets to mention music.
—Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
What better way to express your love for someone than in front of a giant statue that proclaims the word?
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
With two Oscars, two BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, the Venice Volci Cup, and even a Kid's Choice Award to her name, Stone isn't exactly in need of a typical actor's website that proclaims her greatness and announces her availability for more work.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
The state proclaims how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In the opening lines, the king proclaims his title and references some of his religious works before transitioning to the main topic.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
How bizarre, though, to hold entertainment, one of the handful of things that make this planet bearable, in such low esteem, like an opera house that proclaims its commitment to justice but forgets to mention music.
—Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaims
Verb
-
Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces new rules for the upcoming season, and this year, much of the focus is on AI.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
-
As IndieWire exclusively announces, the new program is designed to identify and elevate a single emerging filmmaker with a distinct creative voice worth championing today.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The fiber-optic race is on in Lake County, or so declares at least one internet service provider building in the county, with the region proving a popular market that has seen a growing need for broadband internet.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The judgment declares that the mother is not essential to parenthood.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
At last week’s FLGCA anniversary celebration, Beth Kassab of the Winter Park Voice and Jason Garcia, who publishes the website Seeking Rents, described how organizations can collaborate to defend access to public information.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
-
One respected firm publishes a study forecasting mass firings, while another estimates the net effect is minimal.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Vine also advertises free customer service from actual humans for installation issues.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Herz releases regular videos on her store’s Facebook page that advertises new offerings and vendors at her store.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proclaims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclaims. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
